Leland (Lee) is on the run from Southern California determined to make it to Canada because he has been drafted to fight in Vietnam. Many of his ancestors served in the military, but Lee is convinced it’s not for him. Signing up to drop off a Jaguar in New Jersey, Lee says goodbye to his girlfriend and sets off. Along the way, he checks in on his divorced parents and siblings, highlighting frayed relationships. I had hoped for more 70s color but the novel focuses singularly on the family dynamics. Despite that window, DeWitt’s lively dialog delivers yet another winner.
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